Skills

Python Java Apache Kafka Docker Kubernetes Monitoring apache Azure AWS cloud platforms GCP Kafka

Job Specifications

Role Title: Confluent Kafka SME

Duration: contract to run until 30/06/2026

Location: Manchester or Glasgow, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role Purpose / Summary

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Confluent and Apache Kafka with proven experience in the banking sector. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize event-driven architectures, ensuring high availability and scalability for critical financial systems.

Key Skills/ Requirements

Architect and manage Kafka clusters and Confluent platform components.
Develop and maintain streaming solutions for real-time data processing.
Ensure compliance with banking security and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Kafka into enterprise systems.
Provide performance tuning, troubleshooting, and best practices guidance.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and Confluent ecosystem (Connect, Schema Registry, KSQL, etc.).
Hands-on experience with Kafka security, monitoring, and disaster recovery.
Prior experience in banking or financial services environments.
Proficiency in Java, Python, or similar for Kafka client development.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

About the Company

Experis is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, project solutions and managed services. As the need for IT skills accelerates, we help organisations transform their digital infrastructure, enterprise applications, cloud and cyber security. Through Experis Academy, we deliver the powerful combination of in-demand technical skills together with the soft skills that are critical for business success. Experis is part of ManpowerGroup, a Fortune 500 Global Business and world leader in innovative workforce solutions. Know more